Medens Health

Overwhelm Paralysis

Overwhelm paralysis is a vicious cycle that can significantly impact mental health and daily functioning. Many people experiencing this phenomenon judge themselves for being “lazy” or “undisciplined,” but it's not that simple.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

January 4, 2024

The Mental Load

The mental load is an invisible weight carried by many, particularly those managing households and families. It encompasses the cognitive burden of planning, organizing, and emotionally navigating various responsibilities.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

December 28, 2023

The Four Types of Communication Responses

The way we communicate has a large impact on our personal relationships, career, and daily lives. If your communication response is less than healthy, it can affect your ability to form and maintain healthy relationships.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

November 30, 2023

Navigating Suicidal Ideation

Life has its ups and downs, and during the darker times, it's not uncommon to have distressing thoughts. But what if those thoughts take a more severe turn and you find yourself grappling with suicidal ideation?

Erin Kerns Vazquez

November 16, 2023

The Mental Health Benefits of Going Outside

Exploring the outdoors and engaging in physical activity not only benefits our physical health, but also has a profound positive impact on our mental well-being.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

July 20, 2023

Boundaries: Why You Need Them and How to Get Started

If you struggle with saying no, allowing others to mistreat you, or feeling overwhelmed by the demands and expectations of others, there is a solution that will save you time, energy, and heartache: setting boundaries.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

June 29, 2023

Should Children Have Access to Social Media?

Social media's impact on our children is a topic of significant concern and debate. Before giving a child free access to social media, it’s important to consider the mental impact, advantages, and disadvantages associated with its usage.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

June 22, 2023

How Confirmation Bias Keeps You Stuck

Limiting beliefs often originate from early experiences or influential figures in our lives. Unfortunately, a phenomenon called "confirmation bias" can trap us in a self-perpetuating cycle that keeps us believing them in spite of all evidence to the contrary.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

June 15, 2023